NiMet tests new digital data hub to boost farm planning

The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has commenced testing a new digital platform, the NiMet Data Hub, aimed at improving farmers' and other agricultural stakeholders' access to location-specific weather and climate information. Developed in partnership with the International Livestock Research Institute and Crea2Solutions, the platform has progressed from the design and mock-up stage to an advanced Minimum Viable Product.

The hub, which began development in February 2026, was established to address persistent weaknesses in agricultural climate services, such as fragmented data, limited coordination among information providers, and difficulty in converting technical forecasts into practical advice. By July 2026, the project is expected to provide farmers, livestock keepers, and agricultural advisers with reliable access to historical, monitored, and forecast climate information, supporting risk analysis, seasonal planning, and climate-informed decision-making.

Brief written by urgent.news from Punch Nigeria's own syndicated text. Machine-written — may contain errors; check the original before relying on it.